Book Review How I Taught My Grandmother To Read by Sudha Murty

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Who here is a fan of Sudha Murty? 12 year old Kavya Mehta, a Bookosmian from Mumbai, writes a lovely review and her gleanings from ‘How I taught my grandmother to read and other stories’. Have you read it? Tell us!

Book :  How I Taught My Grandmother To Read

Author : Sudha Murthy

About the book

It is a semi-autobiographical book with 25 beautiful and engaging stories which are motivating and inspiring. This book is recommended to children as well as adults. It has all the experiences, life values and learnings which a person should have at any age. It is a wonderful book which engages and makes the reader desire to read more and more.

All these stories have touched my heart. Each and every story has at least one life value or learning in them.

Elements such as learning has no age bar, teacher should be respected irrespective of age and gender, books are valuable, you should be caring, egoless, never disrespect people, there is always a start at any age, nothing is impossible, excellence comes by practice not by accident, donate the first best to anyone and not the second best, respect your grandparents, education is essential, always be kind with your guests, your motherland is always your heaven, the real jewellery is education, everything will perish over a period of time – flowers, beauty, food and many others.

She writes that no person looks beautiful forever. But education brings confidence to your face and that is the real beauty. Some other takeaways from the book are that if one man studies, only one person is educated whereas if one lady studies, the entire family is educated.

Rating

I rate this book 5/5 stars

Recommendation

Recommend it to everyone above the age of 9.

FAQs – How I Taught My Grandmother To Read by Sudha Murty

Q1. What is the main theme of this book?

The book focuses on lifelong learning, compassion, humility, and the value of education. It teaches readers that age should never be a barrier to gaining knowledge.

Q2. Are the stories based on true events?

Yes. The stories are inspired by Sudha Murty’s personal experiences, making the book both authentic and relatable.

 Q3. What is the most loved story in the collection?

The title story — How I Taught My Grandmother To Read — stands out for its emotional bond between a granddaughter and grandmother, proving that it’s never too late to learn.

Q4. Who can read this book?

This book is suitable for anyone aged 9 and above, but even adults will find the stories moving and insightful.

 Q5. What are the key life lessons from the book?

Readers learn about:

• The power of education and self-improvement.

• Respecting elders and teachers.

• Staying humble and kind.

• Finding joy in simple things.

Q6. Why should you read this book?

Because it’s a beautiful collection of stories that inspire and uplift, reminding us to value wisdom, relationships, and self-growth in every stage of life.